How to call British Indian Ocean Territory using the international calling code +246 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +246
Dial +246 when calling from outside British Indian Ocean Territory.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+246 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+246 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for British Indian Ocean Territory is +246. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +246 followed by the local number.
In British Indian Ocean Territory, the main languages spoken are English.
British Indian Ocean Territory uses the following time zone: Indian/Chagos. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in British Indian Ocean Territory directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the British Indian Ocean Territory phone number (+246) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +246 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in British Indian Ocean Territory. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).